2012 Renault Megane D-QUE TT Energy DCI S/S 1.5L Diesel · KE12 KVP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 31 March 2025 at 196,244 miles with no recorded defects. This success follows a failure just one month prior in February 2025 at 195,034 miles, which suggests a specific issue was addressed immediately to regain road legality. The lack of advisories across the last three tests indicates that the current owner is maintaining the mechanical standards despite the high-age components. The mileage profile reflects heavy usage for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,000 miles per year. A significant spike in usage occurred between October 2023 and March 2025, where the car covered over 25,000 miles in just seventeen months. This rapid accumulation of mileage places considerable strain on the drivetrain, suspension assembly, and braking system. The consistent annual testing between 2021 and 2023 shows a regular inspection pattern, but the high total suggests the vehicle is nearing the end of its primary operational life. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear. Given the 196,000-mile mark, a check for perished suspension bushes, worn coil springs, and leaks in shock absorbers is essential. The braking system requires close scrutiny for binding calipers or heavily worn discs, as the high-frequency use accelerates consumable degradation. While the MOT record is currently clean of structural failures, the underbody and engine bay should be inspected for any emerging signs of oil loss or turbocharger play which are common on high-mileage diesel engines of this era.